Christian and Muslim relations the world over are in the hands of one man flying six miles above it...and he's an American. On a January night, Chris Walsh, outgoing CEO and co-founder of Velocity Express, sits alone in the flight deck of a Boeing 747 cargo jet during his last flight...ever. His instruments show him six miles above the still waters of the Red Sea and two hundred nautical miles from the world's largest mosque in Mecca. His intent is almost unthinkable: slamming the massive aircraft directly into the center of Mecca, immolating himself and thousands of devout Muslims celebrating the height of the annual pilgrimage. The only person that might raise an alarm lies unconscious in a Madrid hospital room. What could drive a man with a profound relationship with God, a spectacular family, and all the success any man could hope to achieve in this life to committing an act of such unfathomable hatred? His plan will undoubtedly touch off a thousand-year war, irreparably tearing East from West. How did he come to this moment and is there any power that can stop him and avoid the certain worldwide holy war if he is successful?